Beech Hill College, Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) or Monaghan Collegiate School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Beech Hill CollegeRemove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Monaghan Collegiate SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Monaghan, Co. Monaghan | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Monaghan, Co. Monaghan |
| Students | 897 | 537 | 234 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (469 boys, 428 girls) | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (108 boys, 126 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Beech Hill College | 232.3 km | 1.6 km | |
| Roll number | 72210Q | 76061W | 64830E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Beech Hill College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for Monaghan Collegiate School |
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Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.